Well we finally got under way this morning. We were up and packing early. We had breakfast about six thirty and down to the boat at seven fifteen. There were about ten people down to see us off. Dick told me over the phone last night that he tho’t he would be down to the boat to see us off but he didn’t come. I’ll bet he never intended to come down. We left the pier soon after eight and soon left Manila behind us. There are six other passengers aboard but we’ve only seen five. They are Mr. Skon and his sister, a funny couple, old rich, an elderly Dutch lady from Geneva, and three young men taking animals to a zoo in Hollywood. One of them is sick. Just before lunch we left the bay but we’re still following the coast. After lunch I had read then I went out to watch them feed the tiger (a beautiful thing). I stayed out there until six watching the animals and playing with the monkey. After dinner the two young men that we met played ukeleles and sang till 9:30. Sometimes Capt., June and I joined in.
Jane's Notes: In the scrap book there is a place card that says Miss Powell. Mom has written "My place card first day out." There is also a radio telegram that is addressed to Miss Elizabeth Powell SS Siantar Manila KAA. "Pleasant voyage and good luck. cheerio, Alex" They sailed on the S/S Siantar. I found a picture of the ship on the internet.
I'll miss Manila, but I'm excited about the upcoming adventure.
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